Personal Development Articles

If you don’t embrace change, you can’t realize your dreams? Everything in the world changes, whether you embrace it or not. If change doesn’t come, you become static or stuck in one spot. There is no better example than studying the human species. For instance, a person can never lay in bed for an extended period. Your bones begin to weaken, and could receive serious health issues that can have a damaging impact on your body. The truth is, we are designed to grow, move and constantly change.

Are you yearning to accomplish something amazing in your life? Do you constantly compare yourself to others who have succeeded and feel depressed or sad? Are you sick of feeling like a failure or an underdog when there are others thriving and succeeding in life? No matter how many times you have felt like a loser in life and given up, success can be yours even if you have a life track record of failure. The good news is that failure can turn out for your blessing and help you create your success; if you learn how to use it properly. Successful people were once losers too!

Your attitude in life is one of the most important tools that you have to get through life. Bad attitudes hold you back, while a great attitude can propel to higher levels than what you thought was possible. Maybe you already have the right attitude, an this is good. But you can always improve upon what you have going for you. Here are some ways for you to do just that: 1. What inspires you? Use what inspires you most to fix your attitude upon. Feeling inspired will give you the drive to move towards your goals. Do whatever you can to find inspiration.

As we progress though our lives we are always affirming our thoughts and beliefs. Every single day you are consciously and unconsciously telling yourself things that are based upon your belief system. However, the problem comes in when you reaffirm negative thoughts rather than positive ones. This is the bad news about affirmations. When they are negative in nature you really can't expect anything but negative outcomes. Ask yourself how often you tell yourself that you're stupid because you forgot something or that you're fat because your favorite pair of jeans feel tighter.

There seems to be a constant struggle betwee Impulse and Ambivalence, Intellect over Emotions and Reason over Intuition. With so many choices, how do you make the right decisions? How do you know you are winning at meeting your goals, your desires, your timelines, and your successful outcomes? It’s all about making the right decisions and ALWAYS taking action towards those decisions. You may ask: What is Impulse and how important is it in your decision-making process? Impulse is an action characterized by lack of thought. In other words, “acting without thinking.”

It is often said, and rightly so that what your child is doing when he or she is 13 helps decide what they will be doing at the age of 30. If he or she learns to hold their head high regardless of what comes their way, they have certainly sowed seeds of success, prosperity, and happiness he or she reaps as an adult. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each parent to create an environment where their child can learn how to be courageous, responsible, and self-confident.

Many individuals have “faulty evaluation systems.” They are rarely satisfied when successful and are overly critical of their performance, even if they win, and win big. This can become a rigid pattern. In the past it may have driven them to great successes, but over time it can become a burden and an anchor from being more successful. nnThese individuals tend to continually try harder and often fall short in their own eyes. They will readily admit that they are hard on t

As I started my meditation this morning, I asked for a “clearly lighted path.” As many are these days, I have been navigating some challenges searching for “the” path to take into my “future.” As I write this, I realize how much I have neglected the teachings of my prior article, “And The River Flows…” Finding joy in each day, as I shared in this article, is a process of simply allowing the moment to be as it is and fully take it in. Speaking of “paths” and “future” contradicts this process.

September 23, 2009 -- I truly believe that leadership is a choice. No one is born a leader. A leader is developed, a leader is groomed and most important of all, a leader is a student. Not just an academic student that is the easy part, no I mean a student of one of the most important things of all......... LIFE!!! The greatest lie ever told is that we should go to school, get a good education, get a job and then you are all set. What an unfortunate way to live by that principle concept alone.

All women have intentions. Action begins with intention. But not all intentions lead to action. How can you change that? Is it necessary that you do? What intentions should not lead to action? How many times have you said, “I am going to get more organized” or “I need to finish this project” only to realize months later it never happened? Have you intended to repair a relationship or intended to step out of your comfort zone to explore new ideas? I am not questioning your i

Here’s another good affirmation for you: “You are a creative center, from which increase is given off to all." What we, for short, call an “affirmation”, is more technically defined as “an affirmation of something that is true. This is not mystic mumbo-jumbo, you are a creative center, from which increase is given off to all. A lot of times, the mentor has the ability to see right through to the truth that is someone's major stumbling block. Lack of self-confidence is so common it's not even funny. Doubt, second-guessing, thinking of the opinions of others.

As a leader of an organization, let's face it: You can't do it all yourself. So, you know you have to delegate, and you do genuinely try. But lately, you've found your to-do list getting longer... you spend most of your time in back-to-back meetings... your normal workday has extended to 12+ hours... and you're working weekends just to catch up. If this is the case, you're probably not delegating enough.

Did you ever look into the bathroom mirror and wonder who was staring back? With an evening off work, I decided to catch up on what I’d been missing on TV. I switched on a new series, Medium, and sat down to watch. It wasn’t five minutes into the show that I realized how true to ...

Stressful, hectic lives are a commonality these days. Every hour of the day we seem to be busy, and as far as actually accomplishing what we need to do in the course of a day, that is a long forgotten fantasy. Maybe your boss demands overtime or maybe your spouse wants attention. Perhaps your children are putting demands on you (and rightfully so) and in the end, your day flies by like a storm!

When you start a new business, whether big or small, the first thing to do is have your website ready as internet is a major marketing tool in the present times. This is the time when you require the services of a competent web design company, which can introduce your business and products in an attractive manner, to establish you for a long run. This means that you have to be very careful about choosing the right company to give you a good launchpad in the business world. He

A couple of weeks ago a friend proudly showed me her grandson’s report card. She had reason to be proud. With four A’s and two B; things looked good. He also had one E in a mandatory subject that he really didn’t like. I was touched by the mature and loving way in which she dealt with the situation. Most parents or grandparents who speak to me about their children’s grades, are usually so focused on the poor marks and how to improve it, that they don’t even seem to see the good marks.

"We cannot choose whether or not to believe; but we can choose what to believe." Unknow Our personal power is dependent on the actions we do or do not take. And before we do or do not take an action we consult a belief to see if what we are contemplating doing will create mental peace or ...

Everyone has the capacity and potential to be great, to be successful. It’s just a matter of deciding what your purpose is, focus on your intention and manifest your vision and dreams into reality. Most people never determine what it is that they want to achieve, because they don’t have a purpose or a big enough dream.

Insomnia what is it, and what are the cures for insomnia which affects over one third of the adult population. The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets. — Poppy Z. Brite As we found in my blog Benefits of Sleep some of us need under 5hrs of sleep a night, while others need over ten hours. Most of us find that 8 – 9 hours of sleep about right. So with such a big variation of sleep required. How do we tell if we have insomnia or not. The best way of telling whther we have insomnia is how we feel during the day. If we awaken feeling tired, un-refreshedr

Nearly 3 out of 4 of us (73%) would love to be more confident but don’t know how to go about it, a recent study shows. The sheer quantity of choices and opportunities for thirtysomethings is greater than ever before and for the people polled, seeing through these opportunities and finding ...

Trying new things - it sounds simple, right? Pick up a new hobby and try it. Go to a new place for dinner. Listen to a new music genre. For most folks, however, trying new activities is harder than it sounds. Our routines not only become familiar and easy to us, but they become comfortable. There’s a reason we talk about stepping out of our comfort zone! Routines can be nice. Having a system is great for getting to work on time every day, getting your assignments done, and

Irwin Dominguez struck gold as a dropshipper taking his dropshipping business from zero to one million dollars in sales within just eight (8) months. His nothing-to-something story inspires me, and has taught me five (5) key lessons on personal development/motivation which I here share in this article to help you achieve your personal development goals within the shortest possible time, but first What is Dropshipping? Dropshipping is basically a DIY retail business model wher

You know how in every comment section online there’s always that one guy who’s bitchy and moany about whatever the subject matter? Yeah, don't be that guy. Often, there’s more than one. (Lookin’ at you, YouTube!) And of course, girls do it too, but they tend to be more passive-aggressive, whereas guys can be more up-front. As far as I see there seems to be a strong connection between that type of behavior and low confidence/self-esteem. This doesn’t mean that all of

What remarkable power did the man, Walt Disney, have, possess, use, move and flow with, that gave him such vision, such striving to achieve excellence at all costs? He was a man who never let reality get in the way. I believe you can find that power in the term HoloMagic. If you're a regular reader, you know that I just came back from Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And you know how impressed I was, with everything running perfectly, functioning in perfect order. It's a world that is perfect.

Dear Friend, ... Have you ever wondered why some people get rich and some don’t, given the same circumstances? Many put this down to luck and I thought this to be the case too for a long time. However when you read biographies and learn about the characters of wealthy people, you pick up some common traits and realize that it is not down to luck at all.r

Present moment awareness is being present with your own consciousness, in the living moment called now. Not ‘a second ago’, or ‘in a second’. Now. You are alive, and you acknowledge that. You are breathing, and you acknowledge that. You are aware of yourself right now without the distraction of past and future thoughts or emotional discomfort. And with that kind of stillness you notice things you may not have noticed from a distracted frame of mind. It is this aspect of medit

When we worry about wearing the “right” thing, supporting the “right” cause, or find ourselves wondering what others think of us, we are feeling the pull and power of the social consciousness. While we all want to fit in, we love the freedom of living from our true expression more. Our true expression comes from our innate wisdom, our natural brilliance that is a part of each of us.

Why is self confidence so important? Having self confidence can mean the difference between success and failure. When you are confident, you spend less time fretting over "what ifs" and spend more time taking action. And as you know, taking action is what leads to tangible results. The good news is, you can grow in confidence. It isn't something you are born with, and like most life skills it can be learned and nurtured. With this in mind, here's a few practical tips for building self-confidence. #1 Limit Negative Self-Talk

If someone asked if you what was holding you back, would you ever imagine that it was your attitude? Usually we like to blame our lack of progress on other things such as our current circumstances. "I could _______ if I only had________." You can fill in the blank with excuse after excuse until you're blue in the face, but it won't change anything. Now, of course there are some real circumstances that prevent us from meeting goals, but most of the times, our willingness to settle for 2nd or 3rd best is what is holding us back.

Remember a time when you missed the mark? You set a goal and for one reason or another, you did not accomplish your dream. I can still recall the utter disappointment I felt during my freshman year in high school. I wanted to make the cheerleading squad more than anything. Nothing else could compare to my desire to be a part of that small group whose job was to lead the crowd in cheering our Knights on. My heart broke in two when the judges posted the selection list and my na

Being motivated determines success or failure, no doubt about it. But knowing this doesn't make motivation that much easier. If you are having issues with motivating yourself, then you need to get with it today. What motivates you is something very personal. The best way to find your motivation, is to examine and explore options. Then, you'll find what works for you. Consider these strategies to get motivated now!

When conducting seminars and workshops for leaders of medium and large companies, occasionally I’ll meet a “revealer.” These are the people who will speak out about their success process without being nervous of disclosing techniques. It’s a positive trait and one where I can take the opportunity to further explore a leader’s strategies: “How did you do it?”, “What were your biggest challenges”, “what kept you motivated”.

Do you know how many people are unhappy with their lives, health, or relationships and yet do nothing about it? Do you know how many people KNOW what they need to do and still do nothing about it? Almost everyone I have ever known has had a pile of complaints about one thing or another and yet only a select few have taken control in an effort to improve those things they are unhappy about. The others choose to grumble about it over and over again.rn rnWhy is this? I have had

It's a noble thing when you can learn how to forgive, and let go. You'll develop peace with yourself, and not become bitter. Even though the benefits are great, it's not the easiest thing to do. While it's easy to let go of the small stuff, there are large transgressions that are much harder to let go of. Although you might have tried to let these things go, you might find that you can't For certain transgressions, you need a plan of action to learn to let them go, for peace of mind. Learn how to forgive.

Here we are on the edge of civilized Panamá, pretty doggone close to Tocumen International Airport, the airport that services Panamá. And inside these lot lines the grief, the well wishing, is serious. Rosendo Moreno, father of the clan, aged 74, passed away a few days ago. And the family is gathered, we’re getting ready to go to the final service. Friends are gathering, well-wishers, those who want to encourage them and keep from being alone. And outside this lot line life goes on as normal.

There are many ways to go about figuring out your life purpose. The thing is that no one else can figure this out for you; this is something that you have to come to on your own. But while you are trying to figure this out, it's great to learn the lessons that will come your way on this journey. When you learn to enjoy the journey, you might find that the purpose comes to you! Here are some ways that you can discover your purpose in life:

When you are inspired you find it easy to do the most demanding tasks. You can plow throw your work load and hit your goals, no matter how difficult that work happens to be. But then there are other times when you lack the motivation that you need to get going. Here are some tips for gaining inspiration. Know What You Want.

What would you do if someone said you had to make a decision on a purchase, an investment, a property—you call it—by the end of the day? Well, you know what most people would do, don't you? They would do nothing—they would let the opportunity pass. Or there's the other group, who would get so scared and say, "Oh my God, I better do it now, because if I don't do it now I won't be able to do it!" Hey, all you do is the same thing that you would normally do, but in fast-forward. You're a person who can make decisions.

INTRODUCTIONrn1. What is Personality?rn A: According to the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, 'Your personality is the type of person you are, which is shown by the way you behave, feel and think.' Personality, according to the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, is the 'whole nature or character of a person.'rn How a person Behaves, feels and thinks, how he conducts himself in a given set of circumstances is largely determined by the state of mind. Mere

What is a Spiritual Path? In our society there are many options for us to explore to attai Spiritual Enlightenment. There are paths based on a religious practice, paths rising out of eastern traditions and more modern paths stemming from new age thinking and recently established religions. Which one is best? Which path is the right path? How can you know? The purpose of this article is to explore the meaning of a spiritual path and to share some of the experiences of the wri

Most professionals struggle with balancing work with personal life. It is oftentimes difficult to find that middle ground that nourishes both areas. It is important to note that finding balance in life involves knowing yourself and what’s important to you, then making choices and establishing plans accordingly.

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius The year 2009 is almost over. This year has been very challenging, included many unexpected turns, and various steep ups and downs for most of us. For me it also has been an exceptional, exciting and rewarding year, in which I have achieved a lot, built new relationships with some great people, hav

“Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered — either by themselves or by others.” Unfortunately, most people have retired their creative mind from creative thinking – even youths. The reason for this is best known to them. People who do not engage in creative thinking may end up not ...

“Life is okay, but I’m bored with it all. I get up, go through my morning habits, and generally keep going. During the day I smile, engage in friendly conversations, attend to the requirements of my work. After work, it’s home to watch television, eat, and sleep. In between, there’s the movies, gym, music, and shopping. My days are predictable and routine. What is joy? What is excitement? I think I’m missing the meaning of my life.”nnIf you ever find yourself deal

Development as a Workplace Objective. By focusing on development, entire environments come together. This is because development is such an inspiring, satisfying, growth oriented, and positive directional principle. One of the greatest assets is how it brings people together. This common goal, especially when applied in the workplace, enables us to work without fear, and with meaning. Employees now have a purpose (possibly a life purpose) they can work toward on a daily basi

I look at this picture (an electric car charging station) and all I see is almost $19,000.00 down the drain that the City Grand Rapids has spent to appease progressives and a few greenie weenies. The City has five of these stations and I’m thinking I would rather have had some pot holes fixed with that $100K than these charging stations. On top of that, the City is paying for these costs, in part, by raising the rates on adjacent meters by $.50 cents an hour. To make it more ridiculous, these things are barely used.

Action vs. Talking I spent some time on Facebook today and saw a post by a friend asking for help with a situation. Within minutes about ten people posted they would help out, but I only saw one person asking specific information, and then telling how she would help. I’ve noticed this in “real life” too. Some people say they will help, while others just take action. Who would you rather have on your side? I’d much rather have the person who will help on my side.

Step 1 – Create a strong reason. Think about what you really want. Once you have that identified make it the most important thing that drives you. View every action taken as a means by which you bring what you want closer to being in your possession.

If you've ever read anything about using your intuition, you were probably left wondering, "What exactly is intuition?" People usually try to over-complicate the process of using this inner gift. A lot of times, people describe intuition as a 'gut feeling', and that is basically what it is, but it can also be described as 'a hunch', good or bad 'vibes', 'inspiration' and even 'dreams'.

Networking is a skill anyone can build, including shy people. It is not about selling. In fact, it is not about you at all. When you understand networking as providing value to others you are on your way to being successful. Networking is about connecting, building relationship, understanding the needs of those you are getting to know, providing something of value, and developing trust for long lasting business relationships. Here are 12 networking tips to grow your business to success.